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BG55 LBV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,889 mi
Last recorded113,889 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,889 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 113,887 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 109,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,342 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,886 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nail in tyre nearside front and offside rear ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front and both offside front (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses slightly deterioraed

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

nearside front wheel fouling against the inner wheel arch

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Aug 2017 98,886 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in tyre nearside front and offside rear ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front and both offside front (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses slightly deterioraed

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

nearside front wheel fouling against the inner wheel arch

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust hanger broken

Fail 27 Oct 2014 81,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,848 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has light play

Fail 3 Oct 2011 45,848 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

o/s/f wheel bearing has light play

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,320 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,961 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,839 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BG55 LBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG55 LBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 LBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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